Today we’re tackling those nasty single use plastic cleaning bottles by swapping them out for something you’ll already have lurking in the cupboards: Baking Soda. Did you know that 55% of UK plastic is still ending up in landfills, incinerators or in the environment? Urgh. If that’s not enough to encourage you to make some serious swaps in your home, we don’t know what will. There are plenty of opportunities (besides investing in compostable cleaning products) to get rid of plastic in your kitchen for good with some simple swaps. So, if your sink is looking a little on the grimy side and you’re feeling inspired, here’s how to clean your kitchen sink with baking soda.
Cleaning Sink With Baking Soda
All you need to clean your sink with baking soda are the following:
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Baking soda
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Sponge or cloth (🙏 Seep preferably!)
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Vinegar
If you’re feeling creative, you can throw some lemon slices and olive oil into the mix. However, these really aren’t necessary!
Step One
Quickly rinse out your sink, removing everything in the way like dishes and food scraps. Then, give the entire sink a generous sprinkling of baking soda, including the sides. You can either do it in spoonfuls or just shake the box directly over the sink. Dampen your sponge and, using the soft side, start to scrub the basin in circular motions (our sponge scourer would be perfect for this). Baking soda isn’t too coarse, so it will clean without scratching your sink (if you’re worried about scratches, swap your sponge out for a cloth).
Step Two
Use the vinegar to rinse the sink and you’ll see it react with the baking soda (you’ll get a bit of bubble and fizz here!). The vinegar will work to dissolve the baking soda and any grease that may have been picked up. Vinegar will also naturally disinfect the sink, keeping it germ-free for the foreseeable. Make sure to pour enough vinegar to dissolve all of the baking soda in the sink.
Step Three
Make sure to rinse the sink thoroughly with warm water afterwards. Letting any of the baking soda or vinegar dry on the sink could cause it to streak - and undo all of your hard work! Warm water will also help any remaining baking soda dissolve into the drain.
